Nonye first got here throughout Chima’s profile in a bunch for younger Igbo professionals that they have been each a part of. Regardless that she discovered herself admiring his picture, she couldn’t convey herself to reply when he reached out shortly after.
She froze and left his message unanswered for a complete yr. However they are saying when the time is correct, all the things aligns. Whether or not it was curiosity or destiny gently nudging her to not miss out on one thing particular, Nonye lastly replied to that year-old message and all the things simply clicked. Their connection was immediate and easy, and it didn’t take lengthy earlier than love blossomed. Now, it’s love within the air as these two put together to spend the remainder of their lives collectively. Their pre-wedding shoot is a candy show of affection, fashion and tradition. Every body will depart you wanting extra.
Get pleasure from their pre-wedding images and love story beneath:
How we met
By the bride, Nonye:
Generally love arrives quietly, with a easy DM. Different occasions, it waits patiently, similar to he did for me. Chima and I first linked by means of a mutual group referred to as Umu Igbo Unite (UIU)—a cultural area for younger Igbo professionals like us. I keep in mind recognizing his profile and considering, “Wow, he’s cute.” When he messaged me, I utterly froze. I didn’t know what to say… so I stated nothing in any respect. I left him on learn for a complete yr.
Quick-forward twelve months, and one thing tugged at me. Possibly it was curiosity, or possibly it was destiny reminding me to not miss what may very well be. I lastly replied to his message, nervous that he wouldn’t even keep in mind me. However Chima, in true Chima vogue, responded with the identical heat and persistence that might come to outline the sort of man he’s.
We began speaking and immediately clicked. Each dialog was really easy, so filled with depth, laughter, and sincerity. He was form, considerate, and intentional—and I shortly discovered myself smiling at my telephone greater than I’d wish to admit. Then got here a bunch journey to New Orleans. I secretly hoped he’d be there. I purchased my ticket with fingers crossed, however he informed me he couldn’t make it due to work. My coronary heart dropped. I had hoped this is able to be our second to fulfill.
Nonetheless, we talked each single day, and per week earlier than the journey, he referred to as me and stated, “I purchased my ticket.” I used to be shocked—and overjoyed. I couldn’t imagine I used to be lastly going to fulfill this unbelievable man who had shortly develop into such an necessary a part of my world. Once we met in New Orleans, it was magic. I used to be so shy, however one thing about him made me really feel immediately protected. His muscle groups? Breathtaking. His smile? Disarming. But it surely was his spirit—his gentleness, his energy, his groundedness—that stole my coronary heart.
I keep in mind considering, “God, please let the best way we join over the telephone really feel the identical in individual.” And it did—effortlessly. That journey gave us greater than stunning reminiscences—it gave us course. It was clear: this was the start of one thing divine. And someplace throughout that magical weekend, Chima turned to his buddy and stated, “Bro, I feel I simply discovered my spouse.”
We selected one another. With laughter. With grace. With prayer. And with a lot love.
Quick ahead years later, Chima informed me he had deliberate a shock birthday journey for us—one thing to make up for the truth that we hadn’t been in a position to rejoice our birthday correctly that yr. I had no concept the place we have been going. None. I packed my luggage blind. It wasn’t till we landed that I spotted—we have been in Santorini, Greece.
On the third day of the journey, he informed me to dress for a dinner. A personal automobile got here to choose me up. Nonetheless clueless, I used to be blindfolded and gently led down a winding path of steps.
Once I opened my eyes, I used to be standing on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea, simply earlier than sundown. Candles flickered within the form of a coronary heart, and in entrance of it stood a glowing “Marry Me” signal, lit up like one thing out of a dream. Our favourite tune performed within the background, and there stood the person who had waited for me with a hoop in his hand and eternally in his eyes.
In fact, I stated sure. A thousand occasions sure on a cliff in Santorini.
Credit score
Bride @west.africangirl
Bridal Styling and inventive course @style_by_ruvero
Images @stanlophotography | @frvncisbvssey
Planner @deserving_events
Make-up @makeupxwuragold
Hairstylist @marieghold | @mi__creations
Bride’s outfits @house_of_dova
Groom’s outfit @afrovogue1
Videography @candorpictures
Beads @tophertonyjewelry
